How To Survive And Thrive this Holiday Season
What is it about the holiday season that gets us all in a tizzy? Buying gifts, parties, Christmas shopping, preparing feasts, visiting family, one-too-many wines, road trips….
Although it is an exciting time of the year for celebration, joy and getting together with those we love, the holiday season can bring with it a lot of stress and some bad habits that can be hard to kick in the new year.
Surviving the holiday season with your health in-tact starts with planning for success and be prepared for what may get thrown your way.
I have put together “A Naturopath’s guide to hacking the holidays”, so you come out the other side happy, healthy and thriving.
Venison stew
Stew season is upon us my friends. The rain, cold and cosy fires, at this time of year nothing beats coming home to the delicious aroma of cooking stew. I love stews because you can prep the morning of or night before, stick it all in a slow-cooker, and then come home to a yummy ready-to-go meal.
TOXIC “HEALTH” TRENDS, FOR WOMEN
From skipping breakfast to 5am HIIT workouts, the internet is filled with trends that claim to be good for us.
Unfortunately, many of these so-called “healthy” trends are the cause behind many issues I see with women in the clinic, mainly affecting hormone health.
Brassica Salad - Why we love these veggies
Brassica vegetables, also known as cruciferous vegetables, are my all time favourite foods to incorporate into the diet as nutritional medicine.
Its includes vegetables such as; Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, turnips, radish, horseradish, wasabi, watercress, bok choy and mustard greens.
They are known to help combat a range of health concerns, including hormone imbalance, PMS, skin concerns, cancer, and contain an array of nutrients including like vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, maganese, beta-carotene, potassium and glucosinolates. Brassica vegetables are also a great source of soluble fiber.
Guilt-free spicy gingerbread men
These guilt-free spicy gingerbread men are gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free, delish and will get you in the festive spirit.
What is Naturopathy? Why I Became A Naturopath
It's NZ Naturopathic Medicine Week and I thought it would be a great opportunity to explain a little bit more about naturopathy, and why I choose to be a naturopath.
Veggie protein Frittata
This frittata is a great excuse to get your daily veggie intake, in a delicious way that the whole family will love. You can use pretty much any vegetables you have lying around. The eggs make it high in protein and it is also gluten and dairy-free.
Frittatas are my go-to when I need to prepare meals for the week, it freezes well, and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
what is sleep hygiene?
Sleep hygiene is the practices and time leading up to sleep and also includes the setup of your sleep environment or bedroom.
Your sleep hygiene should be the highest priority, as proper quality and amount of sleep can determine your health and wellbeing.
Functions Of The Liver
Healthy functioning detoxification pathways are essential for the body. The liver plays a crucial role in detoxifying toxins, as well as a range of essential functions, and is the largest organ in the body and arguably one of the most important.
Many signs and symptoms are seen in the clinic come back to sluggish or compromised liver function.
Banana Oat Pancakes
Sunday means pancakes for breakfast in our house.
These banana oat pancakes are super healthy, packed with fibre and have no wheat, dairy or sugar!
My Acne Story
For anyone who has or is, battling with acne, I personally know how frustrating, soul-crushing and heartbreaking it can be when you think you are doing everything right and just can't seem to understand why your body is working against you. Trust me when I say, there is nearly always a deeper cause as to why your skin is breaking out. So here's my journey. I hope it gives you insight or hope….
Autumn pumpkin soup
With our days getting shorter and evenings getting cosier, Autumn is upon us, and it's time to start preparing for the change of season.
That means eating seasonally and locally which means you pay less and support your local growers!
Root veggies are great for nourishing soups and stews. One of my favourite soups to make is pumpkin soup.
Navigating ANXIETY
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress. It can be caused by fear or apprehension about what is to come, which can be a known fear, or a fear of the unknown.
Phases of the menstrual cycle
In honour of International Women’s Day on 8th March, let explore the phases of the menstrual cycle.
Women are incredible, and so are our bodies. We wax and wane as we go through cycles, which makes us different women on any given day.
When we understand and respect this cycle, we learn how to adapt our lives to utilise our potential at the right times and nourish ourselves when needed.
The menstrual cycle is made up of 4 phases; Menstruation (our period), pre-ovulation (follicular phase), ovulation, and pre-menstrual (luteal phase)….
What is endometriosis?
March is Endometriosis awareness month, and this is a topic that definitely needs more awareness. One in ten women suffers from endometriosis with a range of symptoms and severity of stages.
What causes acne?
Although acne was once thought to just affect teens going through puberty, we now see it rearing its ugly head later on in life due to a number of genetic, hormonal, and lifestyle factors…
Dysmenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
-Painful menstruation, cramps or period pain.
This is a big topic for us ladies, and we all experience menstruation differently.
As a general rule of thumb, your period should not affect your ability to live your everyday life….
What your stools are telling you
I like to think of our bowel motions as daily report card. This give me valuable information about your digestive system and what may be going on inside your body.
disordered eating or eating disorder?
Our society has unrealistic, underweight body ideals, especially for young women. Added to this are fashion and beauty trends, social media influence, and an abundance of food choices.
Disordered eating, known as Orthorexia Nervosa, has a continuum that is broad enough that most people could experience some form of disordered eating, making it hard to identify.